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LJ51 YSE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,406 mi
Last recorded157,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 157,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 156,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 155,287 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 155,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 153,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 153,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 148,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 130,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 117,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 103,865 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 103,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LJ51 YSE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 YSE registered?

LJ51 YSE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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